It started as political tension. Now, Canadians are avoiding the United States for other reasons. Among them is the insecurity related to possible secondary inspections by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection .

This was fueled by Canadian snowbirds being charged $30 each during a recent trip to the U.S., while they also had their photos taken and fingerprints done, resulting in a delay of more than an hour. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a statement over the incident, calling it "standard procedures."

The story has caused Canadians to once again reconsider travel to the United States. However, it doesn't tell the entire story.

Recent data suggests that the border experience for Canadians to the United States really isn't as bad as it is being advertised.

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